Organization:International Institute of Air and Space Law

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International Institute of Air and Space Law
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The institution's logo.
Founder(s)Professor Henri Wassenbergh
Established1985
Missioncontribute to the development of aviation and space law
DirectorProf. Dr. Steven Truxal
StaffFive
Location
Leiden
,
Netherlands
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 52°09′23″N 4°29′26″E / 52.15632°N 4.49058°E / 52.15632; 4.49058
Websitehttp://law.leiden.edu/organisation/publiclaw/iiasl/

The International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL) is a leading research and teaching institution.[1] It specialises in legal and policy issues for aviation and space activities.[1] It forms part of the Leiden Law School at Leiden University.[1]

The institute co-operates with many sister institutions and maintains contact with national and international organisations throughout the world.[1]

It is guided by an International Advisory Board populated by people professionally involved with the development of aviation and space-related activities who meet at least once per year.[2]

It organises courses and conferences on all aspects of aviation and space law and policy.[1]

History

The first professor appointed to teach air law was Daniel Goedhuis in 1938.[1] A chair in air law was created in 1947 and extended to space law in 1961.[1] Professor Goedhuis held it until 1977.[1] His successor Professor Henri Wassenbergh was the catalyst for the creation of the current institute.[1]

The institute held its Silver Jubilee in August 2011[3]

Purpose

The purpose of the institute is to contribute to the development of aviation and space law and related policy by conducting and promoting research and teaching at university level.[1]

Facilities

The Institute possesses a modern library.[1]

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